Summary

Dr. Joseph Liao is a urologist with four decades of experience treating conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive health. He earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and has built extensive expertise in urologic care over his 40-year career. Dr. Liao is fluent in both Chinese and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Liao practices at multiple prestigious medical centers, including VA Palo Alto Health Care System and Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California, as well as Mount Sinai facilities in New York. His clinical expertise includes treating bladder cancer and addressing back pain concerns during pregnancy and in pediatric patients. He performs diagnostic procedures such as cystoscopy to examine the bladder and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries, along with coordinating pathology testing for accurate diagnoses.

Overview based on verified provider data

Office Location

Dr. Joe Liao

2589 Samaritan DrSan Jose, CA 95124

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 40 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English
  • Stanford University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joe Liao

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aspire Health Plan
  • Aspire Health Plan - Medicare
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joe Liao has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joe Liao has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Urologic Emergencies
  • Urologist

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Stanford University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1997
STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1986

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joe Liao?
You can find contact information for Dr. Joe Liao here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joe Liao affiliated with?
Dr. Joe Liao is affiliated with Va Palo Alto Health Care System.
What languages does Dr. Joe Liao speak?
Dr. Joe Liao speaks Chinese and English.
Does Dr. Joe Liao accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joe Liao accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Joe Liao accepting new patients?
Dr. Joe Liao is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Joe Liao's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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